Wangchuck Centennial was established on December 12, 2008 in honor of the Wangchuck dynasty, founded in 1907. It contains headwaters of four major river systems: Punatsang Chhu, Mangde Chhu, Chamkhar Chhu, and Kuri Chhu. Wangchuck Centennial also contains the various middle-Himalayan ecological biomes, ranging from blue pine forests to alpine meadows, at altitudes from 2,500 metres (8,200ft) to 5,100 metres (16,700ft).
It is bordered by Lyttelton Street to the east, Rose Street to the south, Heathcote River to the west and Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre to the north.
It is used predominantly as a soccer venue during the winter months, and a cricket venue during summer months.
There are a total of 15 sports fields in the park consisting of 3 Cricket Outfields, 2 Intermediate Soccer fields, 3 Junior Soccer fields, 1 Senior Soccer field and 6 Touch Rugby fields.
The park also includes a playground, barbecue and public toilets.
Centennial Park is one of four parks located along the Mississippi River in downtown Davenport, Iowa, United States. The other three are LeClaire Park, which is immediately to the east of Centennial Park, Veterans Memorial Park, which is being developed immediately to the west, and River Heritage Park that is under development on the far east side of downtown. Development of the 250-acre (1.0km2) park was begun in 2000. Its name is derived from the Rock Island Centennial Bridge, which is on the east side of the park. Centennial Park features a boat ramp, a playground, a gazebo, fishing areas, a dog off leash area, basketball courts, a sprayground, and a skateboard park. The skate board park is used for skateboarding, roller blades and BMX bikes. The Riverfront Parkway passes through the park, and the River’s Edge, an indoor sports complex operated by Davenport Parks and Recreation, is on the northeast corner of the park.
History
The site where Centennial Park now sits is a former landfill used by the city of Davenport until 1975. The north part of the property was the location of a rail yard and the southern portion was used as a festival ground in the late 20th century, with a few commercial buildings on the west side of the property. The park's construction was a part of a $100 million project called River Vision that was passed by the city council in 2004. The 33,000-square-foot (3,100m2) skate board park was the first element of the park that opened in 2006. It was designed by SITE Design Group Inc., of Tempe, Arizona. The basketball courts, concession stand and stage were opened in 2009. The last three commercial buildings on the site were torn down the same year to make way for the spraypark that was constructed in 2010. In late 2010 and early 2011 part of what was the festival grounds was paved for parking and the rest is being seeded for an open green space.
Glimpse of NFI journey 2022 ||Wangchuck Centennial National Park || Bhutan
This video will expose you through the momentary parts of second National Forest Inventory( NFI), conducted under Wangchuck Centennial National Park.
published: 15 Feb 2022
Wangchuk Centennial Park, Bhutan
Wangchuk Centennial Park, Bhutan
published: 13 Aug 2014
Amazing video of snow leopards living in Bhutan
New footage provides the first visual evidence that the endangered snow leopard is thriving in Bhutan's Wangchuck Centennial Park. Report by Emma Clark. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
published: 15 Feb 2012
Together Possible in Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park
At the end of a 6 year project WWF talked to the beneficiaries in the Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park to see how their lives have changed and the challenges that they still face.
published: 30 Aug 2018
The "Himalayan Serow" spotted in Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park.!
This Bhutan Takin video clip is videoed in alpine scree of Wangchuck Centennial National Park, DoFPS. Takin is Bhutan's national animal, as per the Forest and Nature Act 1995, killing or injuring of Takin is an illegal. This video will features you to the herds of Bhutan wild Takin in alpine scree.
published: 08 Jan 2022
Birds: through the lenses of Kado Rinchen.!
It was an inspiring journey to come again and see this bird at an altitude of 4700+masl. It was photographed during my recent trip in one of Bhutan's largest protected areas known as Wangchuck Centennial National Park located in central Bhutan (Bumthang). Awesome it was...!!!
published: 17 Jul 2020
Birds: through the lenses of Kado Rinchen.!
Ruddy Shelduck at an altitudes of almost 4700+masl in Wangchuck Centennial National Park, Bumthang.!
published: 19 Jul 2020
Wangdue Phodrang , Bhutan | Old Town |
Wangdue Phodrang is one of the largest dzongkhags in the country. As the district covers 4,308 sq. km and ranges from 800-5800 m in altitude, it has extremely varied climatic conditions ranging from subtropical forests in the south to cool and snowy regions in the north.
Most of Wangdue Phodrang District is environmentally protected. The northern half of the district falls within the Wangchuck Centennial Park, with northwestern pockets belonging to Jigme Dorji National Park. Southeastern Wangdue is part of Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park.
The town shares its name with the Wangdue Phodrang Dzong built in 1638 that dominates the district. The name is said to have been given by Ngawang Namgyal, the 1st Zhabdrung Rinpoche, who was searching for the best location for a dzong to prevent ...
New footage provides the first visual evidence that the endangered snow leopard is thriving in Bhutan's Wangchuck Centennial Park. Report by Emma Clark. Like us...
New footage provides the first visual evidence that the endangered snow leopard is thriving in Bhutan's Wangchuck Centennial Park. Report by Emma Clark. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
New footage provides the first visual evidence that the endangered snow leopard is thriving in Bhutan's Wangchuck Centennial Park. Report by Emma Clark. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
At the end of a 6 year project WWF talked to the beneficiaries in the Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park to see how their lives have changed and the challenge...
At the end of a 6 year project WWF talked to the beneficiaries in the Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park to see how their lives have changed and the challenges that they still face.
At the end of a 6 year project WWF talked to the beneficiaries in the Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park to see how their lives have changed and the challenges that they still face.
This Bhutan Takin video clip is videoed in alpine scree of Wangchuck Centennial National Park, DoFPS. Takin is Bhutan's national animal, as per the Forest and N...
This Bhutan Takin video clip is videoed in alpine scree of Wangchuck Centennial National Park, DoFPS. Takin is Bhutan's national animal, as per the Forest and Nature Act 1995, killing or injuring of Takin is an illegal. This video will features you to the herds of Bhutan wild Takin in alpine scree.
This Bhutan Takin video clip is videoed in alpine scree of Wangchuck Centennial National Park, DoFPS. Takin is Bhutan's national animal, as per the Forest and Nature Act 1995, killing or injuring of Takin is an illegal. This video will features you to the herds of Bhutan wild Takin in alpine scree.
It was an inspiring journey to come again and see this bird at an altitude of 4700+masl. It was photographed during my recent trip in one of Bhutan's largest pr...
It was an inspiring journey to come again and see this bird at an altitude of 4700+masl. It was photographed during my recent trip in one of Bhutan's largest protected areas known as Wangchuck Centennial National Park located in central Bhutan (Bumthang). Awesome it was...!!!
It was an inspiring journey to come again and see this bird at an altitude of 4700+masl. It was photographed during my recent trip in one of Bhutan's largest protected areas known as Wangchuck Centennial National Park located in central Bhutan (Bumthang). Awesome it was...!!!
Wangdue Phodrang is one of the largest dzongkhags in the country. As the district covers 4,308 sq. km and ranges from 800-5800 m in altitude, it has extremely v...
Wangdue Phodrang is one of the largest dzongkhags in the country. As the district covers 4,308 sq. km and ranges from 800-5800 m in altitude, it has extremely varied climatic conditions ranging from subtropical forests in the south to cool and snowy regions in the north.
Most of Wangdue Phodrang District is environmentally protected. The northern half of the district falls within the Wangchuck Centennial Park, with northwestern pockets belonging to Jigme Dorji National Park. Southeastern Wangdue is part of Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park.
The town shares its name with the Wangdue Phodrang Dzong built in 1638 that dominates the district. The name is said to have been given by Ngawang Namgyal, the 1st Zhabdrung Rinpoche, who was searching for the best location for a dzong to prevent incursions from the south. At the chosen spot, the Zhabdrung encountered a boy named Wangdi playing beside the river and hence named the dzong "Wangdi's Palace".
24 June 2012
Wangdi Phodrang Dzong burnt down in the afternoon of 24 June 2012, supposedly because of a faulty electrical water cooker. However, the dzong was being renovated at the time, so most of the historical relics had already been put into storage and were saved from destruction.[6] Shortly after the fire, more than 1000 Japanese sympathizers donated an equivalent of over US$134,500 to the Wangdue Phodrang Reconstruction Fund.[7] Other donations have also arrived, but reconstruction is still underway as of 2021
#Wangdue #Phodrang #bajo #Bhutan
Wangdue Phodrang is one of the largest dzongkhags in the country. As the district covers 4,308 sq. km and ranges from 800-5800 m in altitude, it has extremely varied climatic conditions ranging from subtropical forests in the south to cool and snowy regions in the north.
Most of Wangdue Phodrang District is environmentally protected. The northern half of the district falls within the Wangchuck Centennial Park, with northwestern pockets belonging to Jigme Dorji National Park. Southeastern Wangdue is part of Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park.
The town shares its name with the Wangdue Phodrang Dzong built in 1638 that dominates the district. The name is said to have been given by Ngawang Namgyal, the 1st Zhabdrung Rinpoche, who was searching for the best location for a dzong to prevent incursions from the south. At the chosen spot, the Zhabdrung encountered a boy named Wangdi playing beside the river and hence named the dzong "Wangdi's Palace".
24 June 2012
Wangdi Phodrang Dzong burnt down in the afternoon of 24 June 2012, supposedly because of a faulty electrical water cooker. However, the dzong was being renovated at the time, so most of the historical relics had already been put into storage and were saved from destruction.[6] Shortly after the fire, more than 1000 Japanese sympathizers donated an equivalent of over US$134,500 to the Wangdue Phodrang Reconstruction Fund.[7] Other donations have also arrived, but reconstruction is still underway as of 2021
#Wangdue #Phodrang #bajo #Bhutan
New footage provides the first visual evidence that the endangered snow leopard is thriving in Bhutan's Wangchuck Centennial Park. Report by Emma Clark. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
At the end of a 6 year project WWF talked to the beneficiaries in the Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park to see how their lives have changed and the challenges that they still face.
This Bhutan Takin video clip is videoed in alpine scree of Wangchuck Centennial National Park, DoFPS. Takin is Bhutan's national animal, as per the Forest and Nature Act 1995, killing or injuring of Takin is an illegal. This video will features you to the herds of Bhutan wild Takin in alpine scree.
It was an inspiring journey to come again and see this bird at an altitude of 4700+masl. It was photographed during my recent trip in one of Bhutan's largest protected areas known as Wangchuck Centennial National Park located in central Bhutan (Bumthang). Awesome it was...!!!
Wangdue Phodrang is one of the largest dzongkhags in the country. As the district covers 4,308 sq. km and ranges from 800-5800 m in altitude, it has extremely varied climatic conditions ranging from subtropical forests in the south to cool and snowy regions in the north.
Most of Wangdue Phodrang District is environmentally protected. The northern half of the district falls within the Wangchuck Centennial Park, with northwestern pockets belonging to Jigme Dorji National Park. Southeastern Wangdue is part of Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park.
The town shares its name with the Wangdue Phodrang Dzong built in 1638 that dominates the district. The name is said to have been given by Ngawang Namgyal, the 1st Zhabdrung Rinpoche, who was searching for the best location for a dzong to prevent incursions from the south. At the chosen spot, the Zhabdrung encountered a boy named Wangdi playing beside the river and hence named the dzong "Wangdi's Palace".
24 June 2012
Wangdi Phodrang Dzong burnt down in the afternoon of 24 June 2012, supposedly because of a faulty electrical water cooker. However, the dzong was being renovated at the time, so most of the historical relics had already been put into storage and were saved from destruction.[6] Shortly after the fire, more than 1000 Japanese sympathizers donated an equivalent of over US$134,500 to the Wangdue Phodrang Reconstruction Fund.[7] Other donations have also arrived, but reconstruction is still underway as of 2021
#Wangdue #Phodrang #bajo #Bhutan
Wangchuck Centennial was established on December 12, 2008 in honor of the Wangchuck dynasty, founded in 1907. It contains headwaters of four major river systems: Punatsang Chhu, Mangde Chhu, Chamkhar Chhu, and Kuri Chhu. Wangchuck Centennial also contains the various middle-Himalayan ecological biomes, ranging from blue pine forests to alpine meadows, at altitudes from 2,500 metres (8,200ft) to 5,100 metres (16,700ft).
Villages near protected areas, such as Wangchuck CentennialPark, are grappling with escalating human-wildlife conflict ... Wangchuck Centennial Park is home to endangered species such as tigers, ...
The gewog is surrounded by Wangchuck CentennialPark and Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park, both known for their healthy tiger populations, and a biological corridor running through it ... the parks.
Yangyel Lhaden ...Nubi Gewog is surrounded by Wangchuck CentennialPark to the north and Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park (JSWNP) to the west. These two parks are connected by Biological Corridor Eight, which passes near Nubi Gewog.
An official from the Wangchuck CentennialNationalPark said that a Quick Response Team of rangers with support from the gewog administration are monitoring the area and are trying to chase the tigers away.
The SnowmanRace route has an elevation ranging from 2,850 to 5,470 metres above sea level crossing 11 passes, six mountains over 7,000 metres, glaciers and two national parks, Jigme DorjiNationalPark and Wangchuck Centennial National Park ... .